Senior Engineer - OT Cybersecurity
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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Engineer - OT Cybersecurity to support the implementation of OT cybersecurity solutions in utility environments. The role involves hands-on deployment, configuration, and integration of cybersecurity technologies in substations and control centers.
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Responsibilities
- Design and develop High Level Design (HLD) and Low Level Design (LLD) documents for OT cybersecurity infrastructure
- Perform OT Cybersecurity Gap assessment, risk assessments as per IEC 62443, NIST and international standards
- Perform cable routing and physical installation of network and security devices in substations and control centers
- Review and validate Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), existing as built drawings, and brownfield constraints; raise RFIs and propose constructible solutions
- Validate panel drawings (GA, internal layout, wiring, interconnection, termination schedules, BOM) and ensure as built updates post commissioning
- Implement and integrate OT cyber infrastructure components (e.g., industrial firewalls, switches, IDS sensors, secure remote access, logging collectors) according to approved LLD and standards
- Support network cutovers, IP schemes, VLAN/VRF mapping, routing design inputs, and secure connectivity between substations and central platforms
- Ensure installations meet required security baselines and customer utility practices (documentation, labeling, ports, hardening inputs)
- Support/lead FAT preparation and execution: test procedures, inspection checklists, configuration verification, and evidence packs
- Execute SAT / site commissioning, including pre checks, power up, connectivity validation, link testing, redundancy checks, punch lists/snags, and final handover
- Coordinate with OEMs and customer operations for outage windows, access approvals, and acceptance criteria signoffs
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / Electronics / Instrumentation / Telecom / Computer Engineering or equivalent
- 7–12 years in cyber infrastructure / OT infrastructure / electrical telecom execution in utilities, substations, rail, or industrial environments
- Proven track record delivering brownfield site implementation including cabling/panels and commissioning support
- Demonstrated on site execution in brownfield substations / utility environments
- Strong capability in panel/cabinet build supervision, cabling, termination practices, labeling, testing, and as built documentation
- Proven ability to prepare HLD/LLD, implementable drawings, and engineering documentation packs
- Understanding of OT network architecture principles (segmentation, zones/conducts), and integration constraints in utilities
- Experience supporting FAT/SAT and commissioning activities with structured evidence and acceptance documentation
- Strong working knowledge of PTW systems, method statements and risk assessments for live utility sites
- Familiarity with UAE utility HSE expectations including OSHAD aligned requirements and client safety governance
- Relevant OT cybersecurity certifications (at least one): ISA 62443, GICSP, CISSP
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Overview
- We are seeking highly skilled Engineers / Senior Engineer / Lead Engineer to support the implementation of OT Cybersecurity solutions across utility environment and master control centers. The role involves hands on deployment, configuration, and integration of cybersecurity technologies, infrastruc
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop High Level Design (HLD) and Low Level Design (LLD) documents for OT cybersecurity infrastructure.
- Perform OT Cybersecurity Gap assessment, risk assessments as per IEC 62443, NIST and international standards.
- Perform cable routing and physical installation of network and security devices in substations and control centers.
- Review and validate Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), existing as built drawings, and brownfield constraints; raise RFIs and propose constructible solutions.
- Validate panel drawings (GA, internal layout, wiring, interconnection, termination schedules, BOM) and ensure as built updates post commissioning.
- Implement and integrate OT cyber infrastructure components (e.g., industrial firewalls, switches, IDS sensors, secure remote access, logging collectors) according to approved LLD and standards.
- Support network cutovers, IP schemes, VLAN/VRF mapping, routing design inputs, and secure connectivity between substations and central platforms.
- Ensure installations meet required security baselines and customer utility practices (documentation, labeling, ports, hardening inputs).
- Support/lead FAT preparation and execution: test procedures, inspection checklists, configuration verification, and evidence packs.
- Execute SAT / site commissioning, including pre checks, power up, connectivity validation, link testing, redundancy checks, punch lists/snags, and final handover.
- Coordinate with OEMs and customer operations for outage windows, access approvals, and acceptance criteria signoffs.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated on site execution in brownfield substations / utility environments (HV/LV interfaces awareness, safe work in operational sites).
- Strong capability in panel/cabinet build supervision, cabling, termination practices, labeling, testing, and as built documentation.
- Proven ability to prepare HLD/LLD, implementable drawings, and engineering documentation packs.
- Understanding of OT network architecture principles (segmentation, zones/conducts), and integration constraints in utilities.
- Experience supporting FAT/SAT and commissioning activities with structured evidence and acceptance documentation.
- Strong working knowledge of PTW systems, method statements and risk assessments for live utility sites.
- Familiarity with UAE utility HSE expectations including OSHAD aligned requirements and client safety governance.
- 7–12 years in cyber infrastructure / OT infrastructure / electrical telecom execution in utilities, substations, rail, or industrial environments.
- Proven track record delivering brownfield site implementation including cabling/panels and commissioning support.
- Experience in data center infrastructure (rack/cabling/network build) supporting cyber platforms is a strong advantage.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / Electronics / Instrumentation / Telecom / Computer Engineering (or equivalent relevant discipline).
- Relevant OT cybersecurity certifications (at least one): ISA 62443, GICSP, CISSP.
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